Upon reflect on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These accounts probe multifaceted themes including political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. This raises a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of prison was to join the government military. After 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film following a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is she really reformed, and is the director's own methods?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical end – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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